[Photo] Won/Dollar Exchange Rate Falls, KOSPI Opens Higher

On March 17, 2026, as optimism grew over the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the domestic stock market opened higher and the won/dollar exchange rate started lower. At the headquarters of Hana Bank in Seoul, employees are seen at work in the dealing room. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 5,711.80, up 161.95 points (2.92%) from the previous day. The won/dollar exchange rate started at 1,490.0 won, down 7.5 won. The KOSDAQ opened at 1,156.83, up 18.54 points (1.63%).

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